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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.55, 4,068.81 and 1,622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.55, 4,068.81 and 1,622.31 is: 2,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.55 : 4,068.81 = 1,622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.55/4,068.81 = 1,622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.55x = 4,068.81 × 1,622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.55x = 6,600,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,871.15/2,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.68

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